Hybrid Senior Accountant (Financial Operations) presso City of Moreno Valley, CA

About the Department

The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring a Senior Accountant in the Financial Operations Division of the Financial & Management Services Department.

1st review of applications is planned for Friday, August 15, 2025.

This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

THE POSITION

Under direction, performs a full range of complex, professional accounting and financial analysis in the preparation and maintenance of the City's financial records, reports and systems; provides a basis for sound operational and financial planning through financial review, analysis, monitoring, reconcil­iation and maintenance of assigned financial accounts, programs and activities; and performs related duties as assigned. 

Find additional information in the Senior Accountant job description.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Senior Accountant position is an accomplished and analytical finance professional who thrives in a dynamic municipal environment. This individual serves as a trusted resource to City managers and staff, offering expertise that directly influences operational and strategic decision-making. They possess a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles, financial management practices, and regulatory compliance standards. Their work spans from moderately complex to highly intricate financial tasks, requiring sound professional judgment and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Senior Accountant is the advanced professional journey-level classification of the finance/accounting job family that serves as an experienced resource to City managers and staff. This class performs professional accounting and financial work ranging from moderate difficulty to complex. Assignments require the use of professional judgment and a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices.

Senior Accountant may be assigned lead responsibility for cross-functional projects and may guide the work of lower-level professional and technical accounting staff. Senior Accountant is distinguished from Accountant in that employees in the former class perform more complex accounting and analyses of greater significance and impact on the operations and management of the City.

ABOUT THE FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Financial & Management Services Department manages the City’s finances and safeguards its assets. We provide a wide range of support services to other City departments including budget coordination; financial reporting; payroll; billing and accounts receivable; purchasing and central stores; accounts payable; cash management and investing; business licensing and cashiering; technology services including network administration and security, enterprise systems and database administration, geographic information systems, backbone infrastructure and telecommunications; and maintenance service for all City facilities.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (951) 413-3045.